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Township staff outlines 2027 tax-estimate process; public hearing closes with no public comment
Summary
At a public hearing, township staff explained that the proposed 2027 tax estimate was built from 2026 figures plus projected increases (including about a 3% salary rise). No members of the public spoke; the hearing closed after a roll-call to adjourn.
The Broomfield Township Board of Trustees opened a public hearing at 6:16 p.m. to receive comment on the township’s proposed tax estimate for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2027. Chair convened the hearing, called the roll and confirmed a quorum.
Jasmine, a township staff member, explained the estimate and the methodology used to build it. "So this is just our 2027 tax estimate for 2027," Jasmine said, adding that staff used data from the first half of 2026 plus a best estimate to year-end and then applied percentage increases — including "about 3%" for salary costs — to project spending for 2027.
The staff member and the Chair said the figures are sent to the Portage County Auditor as the basis for the township’s budget process. Jasmine noted the county’s numbers form the starting point for the estimate but cautioned that the numbers are for budgeting purposes and do not guarantee actual receipts. The board was told a temporary budget will be in place by Dec. 31 and that the township will revisit and finalize the permanent 2027 budget later in the year. Jasmine confirmed the draft document will be made available online for public review.
No members of the public offered comment during the hearing. With no comments, the Chair called for a motion to adjourn the public hearing; the motion and second were recorded and a roll-call vote followed. Kevin was recorded absent; members Sue and Nick voted yes, and the motion to adjourn the hearing passed. The public hearing was closed at 6:19 p.m.
The board will consider the temporary budget and the final 2027 budget at subsequent meetings; the temporary budget must be filed by Dec. 31 per the process described by staff.
